But will searching for the truth behind Herman’s disappearance be the solution or the start of even larger troubles? Addressing the struggles of the Nisei (Japanese American) population in the wake of Pearl Harbor adds a welcome depth to some of the relationships depicted and to the novel as a whole. Focused on helping Ella heal from the trauma, Violet finds support in the form of their friends and neighbors in the small Hawaiian town of Honoka’a, where they soon open a pie shop for the soldiers at the nearby base. Herman Iverson was last seen on September 10, 1943, leaving behind his wife, Violet, and their young daughter, Ella. Fans of quirky setups and international settings will find food for thought.-Bette-Lee Fox, Library JournalĪckerman, Sara. The story explores the sacrifices inherent in relationships and the challenges they create. Verdict The title alone is going to attract readers to this first adult novel from Abrahamson ( The Only Way Is Up), though we see very little of Ben’s habitat before he civilizes. Can Julia accept his limitations? Can he appreciate hers? Eventually, Ben cleans up his act (and his clothes) for Julia, though full-time employment and continued education are not in his plans. Canadian Ben is only 24 and has made this home among a community of rootless types, with his latest “abode” behind a bush, though he has put down cardboard and a tarp. She isn’t much of an extrovert, yet she lets a homeless man engage her in conversation-and more-and suddenly there is another facet to her life. Still, the money is good, and she tries to take on as many classes as she can. After five years, she has become jaded and impatient with the work and with most of her students. Nearly 30, Swedish native Julia lives in Vienna and teaches English at a Berlitz school. How To Fall in Love with a Man Who Lives in a Bush.
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